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JANUARY 13, 2017 | MODERN DISTILLERY AGE VOLUME 8 | NUMBER 2
Constellation Brands Invests in IWSR U.S. On-Premise
Virginia’s Catoctin Creek Distillery Insights:Special
Cocktail Trends
to Modern Distillery Age by IWSR
Constellation Brands has acquired a minority stake in Catoctin Creek The recently released IWSR U.S. On-Premise Insights:
Distilling of Virginia. The investment provides Catoctin Creek with new capital Cocktail Trends report reveals the hottest cocktails,
to grow production, marketing and to provide more jobs, according to a categories and brands on menus at the leading craft
company statement. cocktail bars across 25 U.S. cities. The bourbon- or
rye-based Old Fashioned and vodka-based Moscow
Mule account for a combined 30% of cocktail menu
mentions, with the Old Fashioned leading as the most
mentioned cocktail heading into 2017.
By category, whisk(e)y cocktails are most prevalent
across craft bar menus with a 23% share followed by
rum (16%) and gin (15%). The cities with the most
Old Fashioned menu mentions are Los Angeles,
Baltimore and Portland. Trending variations of the
cocktail includes barrel-aged, sherried and vinegar as
well as flavor profiles such as walnut, chocolate, fig,
ginger, cherry and more. Data shows that consumer
search interest in the Old Fashioned spikes around
the holidays, and increases in consumer interest
Scott and Becky Harris of Catoctin Creek Distillery
correlate with the growth of on-premise U.S. whiskey
“We created Catoctin Creek to produce award-winning 100% rye single- consumption. In addition, 45% of on-premise
barrel whisky entirely from grain to glass,” said Becky Harris, President and Chief operators surveyed believe the Old Fashioned is
Distiller of Catoctin Creek. “In order to expand our production and portfolio, trending positively among their customers.
continued on page 5
we needed the right partner for the next level of growth. Constellation has a
Beach Whiskey Acquires
strong commitment to this category, and with their expertise and support, we
look forward to bringing our Virginia whisky to the world with the same team
and exceptional product quality.”
“As we continue to invest in and explore the high-end craft whisky segment,
American Harvest Organic
we are excited to partner with Catoctin Creek — producers of authentic and
award-winning products that provide us with deeper knowledge of emerging
Vodka
The Beach Whiskey Co. has acquired American
opportunities,” said Ben Dollard, Chief Growth Officer, Constellation Brands. Harvest Vodka, an American-made organic vodka
“Working with passionate entrepreneurs like Becky and Scott Harris allows created by Sidney Frank Importing in 2011. When
Constellation Brands to support and accelerate their growth while staying at Sidney Frank Importing was acquired by Jägermeister
the forefront of the evolving alcoholic beverage landscape.” of Germany in 2015, the Frank family retained
“We are excited about our future in craft spirits,” added Scott Harris, founder ownership of the brand. The sale of American Harvest
and General Manager of the distillery. “When we started, our core mission was to Beach Whiskey returns the brand to one of its
to produce the finest rye whisky possible. Constellation understands that core creators, Bill Henderson, now Chief Marketing Officer
mission and shares our business values.” of Beach Whiskey. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
The core management team of Scott and Becky Harris will remain the same. “Organic and craft spirits have shown significant
The company expects to begin expansion in early 2017 and will continue to growth over the past five years, and double gold
operate out of its present location. medal-winner American Harvest has already shown
Catoctin Creek’s flagship whisky is Roundstone Rye (40% ABV; about $39 its ability to stand apart from other super-premium
for a 750-ml bottle). Other spirits include: Roundstone Rye “92 Proof” (46%; vodkas,” said Smoke Wallin, CEO of Beach Whiskey.
~$52); Roundstone Rye “Cask Proof” (~60%; ~$89); Watershed Gin (46%; ~$34); “Now is the time for a national organic craft vodka, and
Mosby’s Spirit (40%, ~$29); 1757 Virginia Brandy (40%, ~$49); Rabble Rouser American Harvest Vodka fits seamlessly into the Beach
(50%, ~$89); Pearousia Pear Brandy (40%, ~$29 - 375-ml);Quarter Branch Apple Whiskey portfolio while accelerating our national
Brandy (40%, ~$29 - 375-ml); and Short Hill Mountain Peach Brandy (40%, growth plans. Distributors who previously carried
~$29 - 375-ml). continued on page 5
Ron Santa Teresa Santa Teresa rums are currently available
in over 10 states, and distribution will Blue Ridge Spirits
Signs International increase with the new alliance with Bacardí. & Wine Marketing
Distribution Alliance Balcones Distilling Partners with Kindred
with Bacardí Goes with Southern Spirits
Ron Santa Teresa from Venezuela has
signed an international distribution alliance Glazer’s Blue Ridge Spirits & Wine Marketing
has partnered with Kindred Spirits, USA,
with Bacardí in order to increase exports Balcones Distilling of Texas has selected importer of Martin Miller’s Gin, to become
worldwide. Ron Santa Teresa’s rums will be Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits to receive the exclusive U.S. sales and marketing agent
distributed internationally exclusively by exclusive distribution rights for the Balcones for Martin Miller’s Gin.
Bacardí, while Ron Santa Teresa will fully Distilling portfolio in all states across the
retain distribution in its home market. Southern Glazers Wine & Spirits network. The
distribution agreement is part of a new and
enhanced corporate agreement between
Balcones and Southern Glazer’s supporting
the distiller’s plans to grow and expand its
business across the U.S.
“We are excited to partner with Kindred
Spirits and are proud to represent such a
The rums are produced at the Hacienda well-crafted spirit that compliments our
Santa Teresa, founded 220 years ago in El unique and innovative portfolio,” said Carlos
Consejo in the state of Aragua, Venezuela. Carreras, Blue Ridge Spirits’ CEO.
Since 2004 they have carried the label Blue Ridge Spirits & Wine Marketing was
“Denominación de Origen Controlado Ron founded in 2015, and sales of its brands
de Venezuela.” “We are very excited about this new surpassed 100,000 cases last year. Martin
Ron Santa Teresa is the oldest rum strategic alignment with Southern Glazer’s,” Miller’s Gin is the only imported gin in the
producer in Venezuela and was the first said Balcones President, Keith Bellinger. “We Blue Ridge Spirits portfolio.
to register a rum brand in the country. It is are committed to taking the necessary steps “We are proud to be working in
an independent family-owned company. to begin to grow our presence in the U.S. partnership with Blue Ridge to replicate the
The company is recognized for its social spirits market without compromising the global success of Martin Miller’s Gin in the
investment projects such as Project Alcatraz quality our customers have come to expect U.S.,” added Jacob Ehrenkrona, CEO of Martin
and Rugby Santa Teresa, through which it from our brands. We believe Southern Miller’s Gin, “as the leading independent
encourages the transformation of Glazer’s is the right partner to help us do this, premium gin and continue to be at the
its community. and we look forward to working with them forefront of the gin renaissance.”
The flagship rum is Santa Teresa 1796 to accelerate the growth of the Balcones Martin Miller’s Gin includes three
(40% ABV), aged in the solera method with portfolio for years to come. In addition to expressions: the Original Martin Miller’s
rums up to 35 years old. The name marks the current changes taking place in New Gin (40% ABV, about $27 for a 750-ml
the celebration of the bicentennial of the York and California, changes have already bottle), Westbourne Strength (45.2%, about
hacienda. A 750-ml bottle sells for been implemented in Maryland, Florida and $36) and 9 Moons (40%, about $49 for a
about $45. Washington, D.C. 375-ml bottle).
Other rums include to be distributed Balcones’ spirits include Baby Blue Corn
by Bacardí include Gran Reserva (40%, Whiskey (46% ABV; ~$40 for a 750-ml bottle);
~$15, aged rum), Claro (40%, ~$13, aged Rumble (47%; ~$50) and Texas Single Malt
rum), Linaje (40%, ~$25, extra aged rum), Whiskey (53%; ~$70).
Bicentenario (40%, ~$200, ultra aged rum)
and the sweet liquors Araku and Rhum
Orange Liqueur.
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Adirondack Distilling HoozeTending local events throughout January and
February will determine winners from each
Goes with Chopin Acquisition region. The contest will culminate with a
Imports
national finale for 16 regional finalists on
Michael Daniels and Damien Georges
March 22 at the Casa Herradura Distillery in
have acquired HoozeTending, a software
Adirondack Distilling has signed a multi- Jalisco, Mexico.
company focused on promoting the
year agreement with Chopin Imports, in Bartenders in participating markets will
relationship between bartenders and
which Chopin Imports will manage national be asked to complete a personal profile along
their patrons.
distribution and sales for Adirondack with a comprehensive educational tequila
Founded in 2015 by Jeff Shufelt and
Distilling’s Adirondack Bourbon and quiz as well as submit their own locally-
Danny Miller, HoozeTending established
American Whiskey. Jordan Karp, owner inspired variation of the classic Horseshoe
itself as an application with hundreds
of Adirondack Distilling, will focus on Margarita. Winning bartenders from each
of active users around Rochester, N.Y.
production, marketing and branding. of the eight participating markets will move
Shufelt had to suspend operations for
on to compete in the regional stage of the
personal reasons.
challenge where they will be tasked with
“It was driving me crazy that such a
building original tequila cocktails inspired
great product was just sitting there doing
by classics.
nothing,” Shufelt said. “I started to talk to
During the finale at the distillery,
potential buyers and quickly realized these
bartenders will have a VIP distillery tour,
were the right guys to drive this forward.”
receive brand education and training
As part of the acquisition, the new
and explore popular and historic
owners are rebranding the application and
Mexico attractions.
extending the focus beyond bartenders.
The national winner will receive a four-
Establishing the new headquarters in
night immersive tequila experience in San
midtown Manhattan, Daniels and Georges
Francisco. In addition, Liquor.com will host
plan to leverage their hospitality network to
the winner for a photo and video shoot to
drive customers and users to the site.
be featured on Liquor.com
“The idea is to make it free for users and
The “Road to the Hacienda” will take
hospitality staff while at the same time
Chopin Imports, a marketing and sales place in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Las
giving incentive to those staff to promote
company, was created in 2010 to manage Vegas, Denver, Chicago, Atlanta, New York
the application,” Daniels said. “Venues will
U.S. sales of Chopin Vodka and Dorda and Miami.
have the option to manage a subscription or
Double Chocolate Liqueur. not. Ultimately this is going to drive revenue
“We are very excited to expand the depth at venues.”
of the Chopin Imports portfolio by offering “Any product that fosters a stronger
our valued distributor partners exclusive relationship between a business and
access to the Adirondack whiskeys,” said their customers is going to become
Tad Dorda, Founder of Chopin Vodka. “Our essential to that business,” Georges said.
companies share the same family-owned 203-971-8710
“This application goes one step further gregg@distilleryage.com
values and a passion for crafting one-of-a- to empower hospitality staff to create an
kind spirits made from the best ingredients.” www.distilleryage.com
individual brand and leverage this brand EDITORIAL STAFF
“Our success is tied directly to our team for the benefit of their employers and
of industry professionals and the strength their patrons.” Publisher/Editor: Gregg Glaser
of national wholesale agreements such as Contributing Editor: Peter V. K. Reid
Southern Glazers Wine & Spirits,” added
Dana Chandler, COO of Chopin Imports. “We Herradura’s “Road Contributing Editor: Michael Anstendig
Copy Editor: Christine Barber
look forward to achieving the same success to the Hacienda” ADVERTISING
Challenge
for Adirondack Distilling.” adsales@distilleryage.com
“We are simply thrilled to join the Chopin
family,” said Adirondack owner Jordan SUBSCRIPTIONS
Tequila Herradura, in partnership with
Karp. “Their reputation and track-record $195.oo a year for 48 issues
Liquor.com and the USBG, have initiated
are unmatched. We are excited to grow our gregg@distilleryage.com
the “Road to the Hacienda” Challenge. The
footprint, plan for the future and continue to national program “challenges bartenders to MAILING ADDRESS
provide true quality hand-crafted spirits.” test their skill and showcase their creativity 228 Silvermine Avenue
Adirondack Bourbon (43.2%ABV) sells for with uniquely-crafted tequila cocktails Norwalk, CT 06850-2032
about $40 for a 750-ml bottle, and American using Tequila Herradura,” according to a All content Copyright © Modern
Whiskey (40%) sells for about $33. company statement. Distillery Age, 2017 — Copies may not
The multi-stage program will take place be sent to others & issues may not be
in eight markets around the country where posted to websites.
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IWSR U.S. On-Premise “American Harvest is a brand near and
dear to my heart,” said John Frank, former
to available ingredients. Coaching features
guide users through recipes and techniques
Insights: Cocktail to build skills for cocktail classics and more
Trends
elaborate concoctions. Opn also helps users
put together shopping lists to order spirits
continued from page 1
online, create social calendars and offers tips
The study also includes an analysis of
on hosting.
more than 6,000 brands listed on craft bar
menus and ranks the most mentioned brands
by category. Buffalo Trace is the number one
bourbon brand on tracked craft bar menus
followed by Bulleit, Four Roses and Maker’s
Mark. In the rum category, Plantation 3 Stars
and Gosling’s ranked highest.
How important are brand mentions?
Nearly three-quarters of on-premise
The components include: the Cartridge, a
operators surveyed believe the brand name
container that replaces the bottle; the Tray, a
is an important factor when selling cocktails.
Chairman of Sidney Frank Importing and cartridge-housing dock station that releases
The report also looks at on-premise
new member of the Beach Whiskey Advisory measures through a pour application;
consumption across categories and
Board. “We went to incredible lengths to the Application, with a database of more
includes a historical analysis of the top 20
ensure purity from farm to bottle in creating than 300 cocktail recipes created by top
most searched cocktails online. Starting
this truly American spirit. I’m pleased to see mixologists plus shopping lists and cartridge
from a national view of consumer search
American Harvest in the hands of Beach order help; and the Website, with editorial
preferences online, IWSR looked at 20 key
Whiskey’s very capable team, and I look content about hosting at home (articles
cocktails that have collectively ranked the
forward to contributing to their portfolio’s and films).
highest over the past year and analyzed
exciting growth.” Over the next 12 months, BIG will
category sales to see what’s trending up and
“While craft spirits have taken off, so continue to finesse Opn’s system based
down — and why. Whisk(e)y-, gin- and rum-
too are consumers becoming increasingly on trials and interactions currently taking
based cocktails like the Sazerac, Manhattan,
focused on the provenance of their food,” place with 200 individuals in Paris. It will be
Daiquiri, Dark n’ Stormy and Negroni are all
said Bill Henderson, Beach Whiskey CMO. released in early 2018. Until then, Opn will
trending up.
“They want to know who raises their be showcased at tech shows.
Distilled spirits is the only segment of
beef and from which farm their fruits and
the beverage alcohol industry projected
to increase its on-premise share levels over
vegetables are sourced. American Harvest Rémy Cointreau
Acquires Domaine des
Vodka was created because we believe the
the next five years. While beer and wine
same can and should be true for spirits.”
Hautes Glaces
are expected to decrease their on-premise return to page 1
share levels by approximately -1%, spirits are
projected to increase their on-premise share
levels by 0.6%, ending 2021 with a 23.5% Pernod Ricard’s The Rémy Cointreau Group has closed
on the acquisition of 100% of the capital
share in the on-premise.
return to page 1 Connected Cocktail of Domaine des Hautes Glaces, an organic
Library
mountain farm distillery located in the heart
Beach Whiskey Originally unveiled in 2014 under the
of the French Alps, which makes single
malt whiskies.
Acquires American working title Project Gutenberg, Opn is a “The acquisition of the Domaine
Harvest Organic
tech device from Pernod Ricard described as des Hautes Glaces distillery represents
an “intelligent system, which will transform the opportunity for Rémy Cointreau to
Vodka continued from page 1
the way we enjoy premium spirits and
experience mixology at home.”
incorporate into its portfolio a high-end
French single malt whisky brand crafted
American Harvest are eager to have it back, Opn comes from Pernod Ricard’s in harmony with terroir, people and time,”
and this is creating additional opportunities Breakthrough Innovation Group (BIG), a said Valérie Chapoulaud-Floquet, CEO of
for the Beach Whiskey portfolio.” team of 10 people based in Paris. Its goal Rémy. “Its whiskies are certified organically
American Harvest Vodka (40% ABV) is is “to invent the future of conviviality by grown and mainly use renewable and local
handcrafted in small batches from American developing new products and services energies. This acquisition also strengthens
wheat and distilled with 100% certified which will radically change and enhance the Rémy Cointreau Group in the segment
organic ingredients. The wheat is estate the consumer’s experience,” according to a of single malt whiskies, a category in strong
grown from a single family farm, and the company statement. growth across all regions of the world,
water is from a protected source beneath Opn enables users to learn and especially for the very high-end.”
the Snake River Water basin. A 750-ml bottle customize cocktail recipes, adapting them
sells for about $25.
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Glenmorangie
Grand Vintage Malt
1990
Moet Hennessy will soon release
Glenmorangie Grand Vintage Malt 1990
(43% ABV) as part of The Bond House
No. 1 portfolio.
Mulholland The Dalmore 50
American Whiskey, Year Old
Vodka & New World The Dalmore will soon release The
Dalmore 50 Year Old (40% ABV) to mark
Gin Master Distiller Richard Paterson’s 50th year
in the whisky industry. Only 50 decanters
Mulholland Distilling in Los Angeles has
released three spirits “reflecting the vibrant will be released, each hand-filled on order.
The whisky aged for 25 years in ex- and rich culture of Los Angeles,” according
bourbon barrels with small portions also in to a company statement.
ex-sherry casks. A 750-ml bottle will sell for
about $630.
Raspberry Jose
Cuervo Margarita
Jose Cuervo and importer Proximo The whisky initially aged in American
Spirits have extended the RTD line with white oak, Matusalem Oloroso sherry
Raspberry Jose Cuervo Margarita (9.95% casks from Gonzalez Byass Bodega and
ABV). A 1.75-liter bottle sells for about $16. port Colheita pipes from the Douro
region of Portugal before a final 50 days
in champagne casks from Domaine
Henri Giraud.
The decanters were designed and made
by French crystal house Baccarat, and
the presentation case was designed and
American Whiskey, Vodka and New made by the furniture makers at Linley.
World Gin are currently available in Los Each decanter will carry a solid silver stag
Angeles, with plans for larger distribution created by silversmiths Hamilton & Inches,
in the near future. The distillery name refers holder of The Royal Warrant.
to William Mulholland, who expanded the A 750-ml decanter will sell for about
boundaries of Los Angeles by bringing £50,000 (~$61,365).
water to the desert town.
The three spirits are American Whiskey
Other flavors include Pink Lemonade, (42.5% ABV, about $30 for a 750-ml bottle);
Mango, Strawberry Lime, Classic Margarita, New World Gin (48%, about $27), distilled
Grapefruit Tangerine, Coconut Pineapple, six times from 100% non-GMO corn; and
Watermelon, Lime Light and White Vodka (43%, about $20), also distilled six
Peach (Light). times from 100% non-GMO corn.
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Recipe 21 Cherry
Flavored Vodka
LiDestri in New York has expanded the
Recipe 21 Vodka line with Cherry Flavored
Vodka (35% ABV), “aimed at Millennials
and the bartenders who serve them,”
according to a company statement. The
vodka is distilled four times, and it’s the 11th
flavor in the line. A one-liter bottle sells for
about $8-$9.
Sagamore Cask Wyoming Whiskey
Strength Rye Single Barrel
Whiskey Bourbon
Sagamore Spirit in Baltimore has Wyoming Whiskey has re-released
released Cask Strength Rye Whiskey Single Barrel Bourbon (44% ABV) in six
(55.5%-56% ABV). It’s an American straight U.S. markets. This is the first release of
rye whiskey with two different rye mash the whiskey since two pallets sold out
bills — a high rye and a low rye — blended before the bottles could hit the shelves in
Recipe 21 was introduced in New York
together. Each barrel ages to a slightly November 2015.
in 2012. Targeting bars and restaurants,
different proof, which means every bottle
the brand had initial sales of just 1,000
will have its own ABV. The whiskey aged for
cases. Since then, word-of-mouth
just under four years.
recommendations and the introduction of
a broader size range has helped build its
off-premise retail business. Now focusing
on both on- and off-premise sales, LiDestri
predicts Recipe 21 will sell over 100,000
cases in 2017, up from over 80,000 cases
last year.
The line is available in New York,
Connecticut, Washington, D.C., Delaware
and Maryland, New Jersey and Florida.
The Recipe 21 portfolio also includes a
gin, white rum, blended whiskey and
silver tequila. LiDestri spirits include
Twelve barrels representing the top
Pink Limoncello, Mü Coffeehouse
1% of bourbon produced in Wyoming
Cocktails, Tuttobello Liqueurs and Cask &
Whiskey’s three rickhouses were hand
Crew Whiskey.
A 750-ml bottle sells for about $74, and selected by Head Distiller Sam Mead and
Cask Strength Rye Whiskey is available industry consultant and master blender,
in Maryland, Washington, D.C., Kentucky, Nancy Fraley.
New York and New Jersey. The distillery More than doubling the quantity
also makes a 41.4% ABV rye whiskey. produced in 2015, a total of 400 cases
of Single Barrel are now available in
Illinois, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York,
Wisconsin and Wyoming. A 750-ml bottle
sells for about $60.
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Boss Hog No. 3 Perfect Purée of and new expressions will be released in the
future. A 750-ml bottle sells for about $26
WhistlePig in Vermont has released the
third edition of Boss Hog (60.5% ABV).
Napa Valley Ginger (50-ml bottles are also available).
Other Ezra Brooks whiskies include
Sour Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Seven
The Perfect Purée of Napa Valley has Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey,
released Ginger Sour, expanding its Bourbon Cream and Blended Whiskey.
product line of purées and specialties Lux Row Distillers, a new distillery
to 41 flavors for culinary, pastry and experience currently being built in
beverage applications. Bardstown, Ky., will be the future home
of Ezra Brooks along with other Luxco
bourbon brands.
Jos. A. Magnus
Reserve Bourbon
Jos. A. Magnus & Co., a Washington,
D.C., distillery, has released J.A. Magnus
Reserve (46% ABV).
The 100% rye whiskey aged for 14
years in 250-liter barrels previously used
to age Scotch whisky. Only 30 barrels were
produced, and each bottle has a Danforth
Pewter limited-edition Mortimer (the pig’s
name) stopper. A 750-ml bottle sells for
about $300. Ginger Sour is a blend of ginger,
key lime and lemon juices. Chefs and
Lavender Hibiscus beverage professionals can order it
Liqueur through foodservice distribution (packed
6/28-ounce jars per case). Consumers can
Rising Sun Distillery in Colorado has purchase Ginger Sour through Amazon
released Lavender Hibiscus Liqueur (30% and The Perfect Purée of Napa Valley for
ABV), made by blending its Organic Vodka $25 per jar plus overnight shipping.
with hibiscus and lavender and then
distilling it in a pot still. After distillation,
organic wildflower honey is blended in to
Ezra Brooks The cask strength whiskey is blend
of two “honey barrels” comprised of
create a light floral liqueur. A 375-ml bottle Straight Rye 16- and 18-year-old straight bourbons
sells for about $23, and Lavender Hibiscus Luxco’s Ezra Brooks Kentucky Straight hand-selected by Master Blender
Liqueur is only available in Colorado. Bourbon Whiskey has extended the line Nancy Fraley. Only 192 bottles were made,
and a 750-ml bottle sells for about $1,000.
Rising Sun Distillery also makes Silk with Straight Rye (45% ABV). The brand,
Road Organic Gin, Oaked Silk Road Gin, which dates to 1957, has been a part of
Colorado Chili Spirit and Colorado Peach Luxco’s portfolio of whiskeys since 1993,
Brandy (all are organic).
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Harry G. Knight – Terry Arnold – SVP, the United States Army, culminating as
Captain, Infantry (Army Ranger). He has a
Superintendent, Ohio Human Resources, bachelor’s degree in Political Science and
DLC Southern Glazer’s
Marketing from Florida A&M University,
and a master’s degree in Human Resources
The Ohio Division of Liquor Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits has Management from Troy University. He’s
Control has appointed Harry G. Knight appointed Terry Arnold as Senior Vice also completed subsequent executive
as Superintendent. President, Human Resources. He’ll be programs at the University of Michigan
responsible for providing leadership in and GE’s Management Development
developing and executing the company’s Institute - Crotonville.
human resources strategy in support of
the overall business plan and strategic The Angels’ Share
direction of the company including Author James Markert has written The
organization design, talent management, Angels’ Share, a novel of a whisky-making
talent acquisition, learning and family in the post-Prohibition era. It’s
development, compensation, benefits, described as “a story of fathers and sons, of
diversity and inclusion, HR information young romance, of revenge and redemption
systems and processes, labor relations and and the mystery of miracles … In the thick
policies and procedures. of the Great Depression, William McFee,
the oldest son of the McFee family is the
latest in generations of distillery owners in
Twisted Tree, Ky., working with his parents
Harry G. Knight to revive the business. Unwanted publicity
surrounds the distillery and family when the
Knight joined the Ohio Division of gravesite of a drifter, recently buried beside
Liquor Control in September 2015 as the distillery, draws crowds of people who
Chief Operating Officer for the Division have heard about mystique and wonder at
of Liquor Control’s Enterprise Operations. the gravesite.”
Prior to joining the state, Knight worked in
the food and beverage and supply chain
industries for more than 30 years.
After a five-year career in professional
athletics, Knight worked for Anheuser-
Busch from 1979 to 2009. During that Terry Arnold
time, he served in senior leadership roles
in all areas of brewery operations. In 2009, Arnold has over 20 years of experience
Knight joined the Kroger Company, where in human resources with leadership
he was responsible for the operation of the experience driving operations, business
Great Lakes Regional Distribution Center processes, supply-chain optimization,
(GLRDC) in Delaware, Ohio. The GLRDC sales management and information
services more than 270 Kroger banner technology initiatives for global, industry-
stores in Ohio, Michigan and West Virginia. leading companies. Prior to joining
He retired from the Kroger Company Southern Glazer’s, Arnold was Vice
in 2013. President of Human Resources at BMC, a Markert lives in Louisville, Ky. He has
Knight attended the University leading building material, manufacturing a history degree from the University of
of Richmond and California Coast and distribution company. In this position, Louisville and won an IPPY Award for The
University and has a B.S. degree in he led human resources for the company’s Requiem Rose, which was later published
Business Management. multi-state operations, inclusive of a as A White Wind Blew. He’s also a USPTA
diverse labor force spanning 120 locations. tennis pro.
Most recently at BMC, Arnold focused his The Angels’ Share, 2017, Thomas Nelson,
efforts on driving process consistency, 320 pages, softcover, $15.99
leadership development and strategic
talent management.
Arnold’s background also includes
leading teams supporting a variety of
functions at Univar, General Electric, Dell
and Stanley. He served eight years in
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Modern Distillery Age Tasting Panel
In this week’s tasting panel we tasted three spirits from Distillerie Bonollo Umberto in Italy and a reposado tequila. All spirits are tasted blind.
The panelists know only the style and ABV. The notes are a distillation of the panelists’ comments. The panelists vary with each panel but often
include: Tom Jensen (Millstone Spirits), Dave Schmier (Producer of the Independent Spirits Expo), David Talbot (Ultimate Beverage Challenge),
John Heffernan (Senior Master of Whisky), Renzo Kian-Kubota (Harry’s Wine & Liquor Market), Olie Berlic (spirits & wine sales),
Frank Whitman (Silvermine Tavern), Linda Kavanagh (MaxEx PR), Paul Zocco (Zok’s Homebrewing & Winemaking Supplies),
Ernie Adamo (Legislative Liaison for the State of Connecticut), Steve DeFrank (attorney), Dave Sokoloff (spirits lover), Phil Simpson (PMS
Graphics), Melissa Dowling (Editor of Cheers), Pete Reid (Publisher/Editor of Modern Brewery Age), Michael Anstendig (Modern Distillery Age)
and Gregg Glaser (Publisher/Editor of Modern Distillery Age).
Gra’it Vera Grappa Italiana, 40.3%
Distillerie Bonollo Umberto, Mestrino, Italy, ~$42
Imported by Park Street Imports;
distilled from the pomaces of seven
Italian grapes: Brunello (Sangiovese),
Nero d’Avola, Barolo (Nebbiolo),
Prosecco (Glera), Amarone (Corvina),
Moscato d’Asti and Aglianico; aged for 12
Tequila Herradura Colección
months in Slavonian oak casks
de la Casa Reserva 2016 Port
Light straw-yellow with a lovely, earthy
aroma of herbs, roots, the forest, elderberries, Cask Finished – Reposado, 40%
seeds, cedar and sweetness from the grapes. Casa Herradura, Amatitan, Jalisco, Mexico, ~$90
More earthiness in the taste with grains and Imported by Brown-Forman
an almost syrupy sweetness, perhaps from Dark gold/light amber with a
the Moscato. A velvety body — the grapes delicate aroma of floral, sweet
smooth it out. A mild finish. agave along with port, oak, spices,
Of Amaro with Grappa Of
limes and powdery perfume. In
the taste is more sweet agave plus
Amarone Barrique, 34.2% oak, spices, lots of port sweetness
and a sweet/tart powdery taste. A
Distillerie Bonollo Umberto, Mestrino, full body and a finish that’s spicy,
Italy, ~$42-$44 dry and wine-like with alcohol
Imported by Park Street Imports warmth. The port finish comes
Dark amber with a complex and bright through loud and clear.
aroma of sweetness, bitterness, orange
rinds, cherries, herbs, apricots and lemon
zest — all delicate and balanced. An earthy,
herbaceous taste with cloves, licorice and
bitterness. A big, oily, syrupy body that coats
the tongue. A long, earthy, dry and bright
finish. An excellent amaro.
Grappa Of Amarone Barrique, 42%
Distillerie Bonollo Umberto, Mestrino, Italy, ~$70-$75
Imported by Park Street Imports;
distilled from marc obtained from
pressing the dried grapes from which
Amarone della Valpolicella is produced; The Modern Distillery Age Tasting
aged in French oak Panel meets once or twice a month.
Light amber with a big aroma of wood, Samples are sent by distillers and
importers and are tasted blind.
acorns, sun dried fruits and bananas. A Samples can be sent to:
musty, earthy, woody and spicy taste with Modern Distillery Age
just the right amount of sweetness in the 228 Silvermine Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06850
background plus alcohol warmth. A medium
body, and a dry, earthy and musty finish.
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New York City — May 2017
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Calendar of Events
January 27-26, 2017: Spirits Con Symposium, Broomfield, CO,
www.winecountrynetwork.com
February 16-17, 2017: ACSA Convention, Nashville, TN,
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March 1, 2017: Whisky Live, New York City,
www.whiskylive.com
March 2, 2017: WhiskyFest, Washington, D.C.,
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March 11, 2017: Whisky Live, Washington, D.C,
www.whiskylive.com
March 12-14, 2017: NABCA Annual Symposium on Alcohol
Beverage Law & Regulation, Arlington, Va., www.nabca.org
March 13-15, 2017: Women of the Vine & Spirits Global Sympo-
sium, Napa, CA, www.womenofthevine.com
April 3-6, 2017: ADI Conference, Baltimore, MD,
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April 18-21, 2017: WSWA Annual Convention & Exposition,
www.breweryage.com Orlando, FL, www.wswa.org
Covering the beer business since 1933 April 21, 2017: WhiskyFest, Chicago, IL,
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May 22-25, 2017: NABCA Annual Conference,
Marco Island, FL, www.nabca.org
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